[ 549 ] U.S. History GED ® TEST SOCIAL STUDIES FLASH REVIEW • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • In his editorial, Franklin makes all of the following criticisms of the system under which American colonies governed themselves EXCEPT which? a. The system makes it impossible for the colonies to rebel against British rule. b. The system is inefficient. c. The system makes it difficult for the colonies to defend themselves. d. It is too easy for the French to take advantage of weaknesses in the system.